My neighbor told me to use apple cider vinegar in the water for my chicks, and I'm so glad I listened.

wendyc536mo ago

My grandma swore by that trick, but drewb45's vet point makes sense.

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drewb456mo ago

My vet in Texas said that can actually erode their crop lining.

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the_charlie4mo ago

I actually read a study from a poultry science journal a few years back that tested ACV at different rates, and the results were pretty interesting. They found that anything over 2 tablespoons per gallon of water started showing some irritation in the chicks' crops after a few days. So your mileage may vary big time depending on how much you use. I've also heard from a few folks on a chicken forum I follow that it can mess with their electrolyte balance if you do it too often. My take is it's probably fine in small amounts but I wouldn't make it a daily thing.

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